grammarian

Teaching the present continuous tense

January 23, 2013 -

If you are an ESL teacher you should know how difficult it is to teach tenses. Teaching the present continuous tense immediately after teaching the… Continue reading

Learning the simple present tense

January 22, 2013 -

The simple present tense is perhaps the first tense form ESL students learn. While learning this tense form, it is always a good idea to… Continue reading

Must and have (got) to

January 21, 2013 -

Both must and have got to can be used to talk about necessity. They are usually interchangeable; however, have got to is mainly used to… Continue reading

Will and going to exercise

January 20, 2013 -

Complete the following sentences using will or going to. In some cases, either could be used. Answers 1. I feel awful. I think I am… Continue reading

Can and be able to

January 18, 2013 -

Both can and be able to can be used to talk about ability and permission. In some cases, both structures are possible. However, in some… Continue reading